The Memphis Grizzlies are headed to AT&T Center to play the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday, April 15, 2017 in Game 1 of their Playoff series. The opening line for this matchup has San Antonio as 9 point favorites.

The Grizzlies finished the regular season with an overall record of 43-39. They were 3rd in the Southwest Division. They had a point differential of 0.5 as they averaged 100.5 points per game while giving up 100.0 per contest. The Spurs had a regular season record of 61-21. They finished the year 1st in the Southwest Division. They averaged 105.3 points per game and surrendered 98.1, good for a point differential of 7.2.

Marc Gasol comes into this contest averaging 19.5 points per game while playing 34.2 minutes per night so far this season for the Grizzlies. He pulls down 6.2 rebounds per game and dishes out 4.6 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 46% while his free throw percentage is currently at 84%. Mike Conley averages 20.5 points per game in 33.2 minutes per contest this season. He averages 6.3 assists per contest and 3.5 rebounds per game for Memphis. His field goal percentage is 46% for the year while his free throw percentage is 86%.

Player Spotlight

Pau Gasol averages 12.4 points per game while playing 25.4 minutes per contest this year for the Spurs. He grabs 7.8 rebounds per game and has 2.3 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 50% and his free throw percentage currently is at 71%. Kawhi Leonard averages 25.5 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 33.4 minutes per contest. He also averages 5.8 rebounds per contest and 3.5 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 49% and his free throw percentage is 88%.

Useful Team Statistics

Memphis averages 100.5 points per contest this season which ranks them 29th in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is 0.49 and their shooting percentage is 44% as a team which has them ranked 30th. Behind the arc they shoot 35% which is good for 17th in the league. They average 42.8 rebounds per game and 21.3 assists per game which ranks them 22nd and 21st in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 25th with 12.9 per game. The Grizzlies allow 100 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 3rd in the league. They also allow a 44% shooting percentage and a 35% average from behind the arc ranking them 2nd and 10th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 42.1 rebounds a game which ranks 6th and they give up 20.1 assists per contest which puts them in 3rd place in the league. They force 14.3 turnovers per game which ranks them 17th in the league.

Useful Team Statistics

San Antonio averages 105.3 points per game this year which ranks them 14th in the league. Their average scoring margin is 7.2 and their shooting percentage is 47% as a team which has them sitting in the 7th spot in the league. Behind the arc they shoot 39% which is good for 1st in the NBA. They average 43.9 rebounds per game and 23.8 assists per contest which ranks them 11th and 8th respectively. In the turnover department the Spurs rank 21st with 13.4 per game. The Spurs allow 98.1 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 2nd in the league. They also allow a 44% shooting percentage and a 34% average from behind the arc ranking them 3rd and 6th in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 41.5 rebounds a game which ranks 5th and they give up 21.4 assists per contest which puts them in 7th place in the league. The Spurs force 14.4 turnovers per game which ranks them 19th in the NBA.

Advanced Statistics

The Grizzlies have an offensive rating of 107.6 and a defensive rating of 107.1. In terms of pace they average 92.3 possessions per 48 minutes and their effective field goal percentage is 49%. As a team they have a true shooting percentage of 54% and they shoot 3 pointers on 32% of their shots. Memphis turns the ball over an average of 12.1 times per 100 possessions and they force 13.6 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 51%.

Advanced Statistics

The Spurs rating on offense is 111.1 and they have a defensive rating of 103.5. They get 94.2 possessions per 48 minutes and they have an effective field goal percentage of 52%. As a unit they have a true shooting percentage of 56% and they attempt 3 pointers on 28% of their shot attempts. San Antonio turns the ball over on 12.6 out of every 100 possessions and their opponents average 13.5 turnovers per 100 possessions. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the year is 49%.

Who will win tonight's Grizzlies/Spurs NBA game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take San Antonio -9

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